1994 Ford E-250 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1994 Ford E-250 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).

3Recalls
11Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your E-250?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Ford E-250 recalls

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 09V399Oct 13, 20094,500,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Recall 08V051Feb 4, 2008225,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 06V286Aug 1, 20061,200,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Ford E-250 problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Steering1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Air Bags1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Tires1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2019-03-11, Service Brakes
REAR ABS MODULE FAILED. CAUSING OVER PRESSURIZATION OF FRONT BRAKES RESULTING IN PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE HOSE SEPARATION. SO NO REAR OR FRONT BRAKES! THANK GOD IT HAPPENED NEAR MY DRIVEWAY OTHERWISE PEOPLE COULD DIE. I HAD JUST REENTERED DRIVERS SEAT AND RELEASED PARKING BRAKE AND ENGAGED BRAKE PEDAL WITH 1 FOOT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY POINTED IN A STRAIGHT LINE.
2009-11-16, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD E250. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS GEARS WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 0-55 MPH. ALSO WHEN DRIVING UP- HILL OR DOWN- HILL, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR INSPECTION. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED, AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. NONE OF THE REPAIRS HAVE REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS OVER 300,000.
2006-10-26, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ALB ARE A DANGER TO DRIVER IN WET ROADS WHEN YOU GO TO STOP AND SLIDE BRAKES COME OFF IT TAKES TO LONG TO COME BACK ON . WHEN YOU NEED TO STOP TO AVOID A ACCIDENT YOU CAN STOP FASTER WITH OUT THEM BY PUMPING BRAKES WHEN THEY COME OFF THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO. WAIT TO HIT SOMEONE TILL BRAKE COME BACK. NOTHING SHOULD TAKE THE DRIVER AWAY FROM HIS CAR THEY WILL GET SOME ONE KILLED. *NM
2003-06-18, Latches/Locks/Linkages
OUR 1994 15 PASSENGER FORD VAN RIGHT SIDE VAN DOOR HAS THE STANDARD LOCK KNOB WHICH CAN BE PLAYED WITH BY OCCUPANT. IF THE KNOB IS SCREWED OFF , THE CONNECTING LOCKING MECHANISM WILL DROP INTO THE DOOR BEHIND THE INTERIOR PANEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DOOR IS LOCKED AND CAN NOT BE UNLOCK WITH KEY, KNOB OR ELECTRIC OPENER. THE OCCUPANTS ONLY WAY OUT IS OVER THE FRONT SEAT OR OVER THE REAR SEATS AND OUT THE TAIL GATE DOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND THE DOOR PANEL HAS TO BE REMOVED TO UNLOCK. VERY DANGEROUS AND IS NOT CHILD PROOF. *NLM
2002-02-27, Tires
THREE MICHELIN TIRES HAD TREAD SEPERATION, REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES, MILES LATER 1 BLEW AT 70MPH, THE TIRE WAS BADLY DAMANGED AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. AGAIN AT 24,849 ANOTHER TIRE BLEW.

1994 Ford E-250 questions

Does the 1994 Ford E-250 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1994 Ford E-250: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford E-250?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Steering (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Ford E-250 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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